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www.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

I have let you all down': Antioch community service officer avoids jail for wire fraud, but judge warns other cops won't be so lucky

A former community services officer involved in a college degree scam sentenced to supervised release, community service, and restitution, highlighting the consequences of criminal actions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

F.B.I. Searches Houses Owned by Adams's Asian Affairs Adviser

FBI agents searched two houses owned by Mayor Eric Adams's aide Winnie Greco as part of an investigation. Unclear if related to Adams's separate criminal inquiry.
Search warrants executed at third location. FBI spokesman confirmed law enforcement activity at Greco's houses in Bronx. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Former official pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $16 million from O.C. school district

Former public school official embezzled almost $16 million from Magnolia School District.
Contreras used stolen funds for a lavish lifestyle and faces up to 10 years in prison. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

'I lost everything.' Former L.A. Councilman Jose Huizar seeks leniency in corruption case

Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar asked for leniency in his sentencing, saying he has lost everything.
Huizar has pleaded guilty to racketeering and tax evasion charges and is facing a possible prison sentence of up to nine years. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
1 month ago
Law

Snyder V. United States Could Legalize Bribery for Public Officials

Supreme Court case on public corruption
Nuance in bribery statute [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 01.11.24

Judge in Trump's civil trial receives bomb threat
Bob Menendez hires lawyer from McDonnell team that got Supreme Court to legalize public corruption
Ron DeSantis loses Eleventh Circuit ruling [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Retired U.S. Marshal named new Coral Gables city manager by divided commission vote

The Coral Gables City Commission voted 3-2 to hire Amos Rojas Jr. as the new city manager amid divided opinions.
Rojas aims to navigate the city out of public corruption and turmoil, with Menendez supporting his appointment. [ more ]
The New Yorker
6 years ago
Business

What Will Be Preet Bharara's Legacy?

Preet Bharara's legacy as a successful prosecutor in insider trading and public corruption cases is preserved by the recent conviction upholding of Mathew Martoma.
Bharara's anti-corruption campaign and prosecutorial successes have left an indelible mark on Wall Street and politics, with key convictions and crackdowns on high-profile figures. [ more ]
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